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Dextromethorphan (DXM), sold under the trade name Robitussin among others, is a cough suppressant used in many cough and cold medicines. [ 6 ] In 2022, the FDA approved the combination dextromethorphan/bupropion to serve as a rapid acting antidepressant in patients with major depressive disorder.
Recreational use of dextromethorphan. Dextromethorphan, or DXM, a common active ingredient found in many over-the-counter cough suppressant cold medicines, is used as a recreational drug and entheogen for its dissociative effects. [1] Street names include Brownies, Dextro, Drix, Gel, Groove, Lean, Mega-perls, Poor man's ecstasy, Poor man's PCP ...
Doxylamine alone is available over-the-counter, whereas doxylamine in combination with pyridoxine is a prescription-only medication. [22] Doxylamine is also available in over-the-counter nighttime cold medicine products such as NyQuil Cold & Flu (contains acetaminophen , doxylamine succinate 6.25 to 12.5 mg, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide ...
Pseudoephedrine is widely available over-the-counter in both single-drug and combination preparations. [30] [22] [13] [2] Availability of pseudoephedrine has been restricted starting in 2005 as it can be used to synthesize methamphetamine. [13] [2] Phenylephrine has replaced pseudoephedrine in many over-the-counter oral decongestant products. [2]
Doxepin is a medication belonging to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) [10] class of drugs used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic hives, and insomnia. [10] [11] For hives it is a less preferred alternative to antihistamines. [10] It has a mild to moderate benefit for sleeping problems. [12]
Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) is a non-psychotic disorder in which a person experiences apparent lasting or persistent visual hallucinations or perceptual distortions after using drugs, [1] including but not limited to psychedelics, dissociatives, entactogens, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and SSRIs.
Cyproheptadine is a very potent antihistamine or inverse agonist of the H 1 receptor. At higher concentrations, it also has anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and antidopaminergic activities. Of the serotonin receptors, it is an especially potent antagonist of the 5-HT 2 receptors.
Sominex. Sominex is the trademarked name for several over the counter sleep aids. Different formulations of Sominex are available, depending upon the market. Both the US and UK formulations contain a significant dose of a first generation antihistamine with hypnotic properties. In the United States, Sominex is marketed by Prestige Brands, [ 1 ...